Figurative · 2019

Portrait Female Study

Original artwork

Oil on linen · 50 × 60 cm · 2019

Portrait Female Study examines the expressive possibilities of a turned pose and a narrowly controlled tonal range. The figure faces away from the viewer, then looks back over one shoulder while a hand rests across the upper back. Voluminous wavy hair frames the face and strengthens the movement of the torso. Soft light describes the cheek, shoulder, and back against an atmospheric background of brown, ochre, and deep shadow. Rather than relying on sharp contours, the artist uses gradual tonal transitions to connect the figure with the surrounding space. Painted in oil on linen, the work has the intimacy of an academic study while functioning as a complete example of contemporary figurative art. Its quiet tension comes from the contrast between physical movement and the measured, reflective gaze. This original oil painting will appeal to collectors of classical realism, portrait studies, and understated fine art. The 50 × 60 cm scale supports close viewing and makes the work suitable for a private, contemplative setting.

Acquisition price$900Available